Entries by ronel
White maize shortage – first imported vessel offloaded in Durban
South Africa has not imported white maize since the big drought of 2016/17. However, with poor crops last year, record exports to Zimbabwe and record high prices, South Africa is currently offloading its first white maize vessel since March 2017… Read more >
Wheat import tariff of R422.00 implemented – 25 October 2024
The updated Wheat Import Tariff of R422.00/ton has been implemented on 25 October 2024. The Tariff is calculated according to the variable tax formula. Read more >
Revised Wheat Tariff Rate Quotas Published in Government Gazette
On 4 October 2024, the revised tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for wheat, as part of the Southern African Development Community-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (SADC-EU EPA), were officially published in the Government Gazette. Read more >
SACOTA – CEC – SAGIS workshop: The importance of accurate maize stock numbers in years of drought
SACOTA hosted officials from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) and the SA Grain Information Service (SAGIS) in an information workshop. Read more >
Ukraine sends thousands of tonnes of maize to two African countries
As many as 23,000 tonnes of Ukrainian maize has been sent to Mozambique and Malawi in Africa within the Grain from Ukraine programme. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff removed – 8 August 2024
The Wheat Import Tariff was again removed and set to “Free” on 8 August 2024. This after the variable tax formula triggered this level on 28 May 2024. View Tariff >
Wheat Import Tariff implemented – 19 July 2024
The updated Wheat Import Tariff of R176.29/ton has been implemented on 19 July 2024. The Tariff is calculated according to the variable tax formula. View Tariff >
Minister JH Steenhuisen Budget Vote 29
SACOTA congratulates Minister Steenhuisen on his appointment and comments on his budget speech. Read more >
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